Turkey has reported at least 120 aftershocks, according to an update from the nation’s disaster management organisation.
Smaller earthquakes known as aftershocks occur in the same region as an initial, larger earthquake.
Numerous experts have told us throughout the day that there may still be hundreds or even thousands of aftershocks, and they may last for weeks.
There were at least 43 aftershocks with a magnitude of 4.3 or higher that were reported by the United States Geological Survey, which only records the stronger aftershocks.
Hours later, at around 1.30 p.m. local time, a significant aftershock of 7.5 magnitude occurred, according to the report.
The aftershocks stretch for more than 186 miles (299.34 km) along the fault zone that ruptured in southern Turkey and stretched into northern Syria.